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<p>The top headlines in news, tech, business, sports, entertainment and more &mdash; curated by Flipboard's human editors and our trusted algorithm. This account powers Flipboard's &quot;Daily Edition&quot; news digest.</p><p>Follow to see posts from the official <a href="https://flipboard.com/@thenewsdesk">The News Desk</a> Flipboard profile.</p>

Posts

  • Post #4502351

    Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 https://apnews.com/article/colombia-choco-earthquake-rescue-e6afe31239c0deae34ab944014464399?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in News @top-stories-in-news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4484886

    The bipartisan backlash to Big Tech&#39;s AI data centers is getting harder for politicians to ignore https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-data-center-backlash-midterm-elections-voters-2026-8?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Politics @politics-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4461885

    Myspace eyes comeback as an an &#39;antidote&#39; to social media fatigue — but it may be a long shot https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/myspace-comeback-rival-social-media-giants.html?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Technology @technology-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4455809

    What to do before results day to get the most out of university clearing https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20dpj3peglo?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4433738

    What Everyone Is Missing About Packers QB Jordan Love https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/why-packers-qb-jordan-love-underrated?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Sports @top-stories-in-sports-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4422117

    Here&#39;s what to know about the new mRNA flu vaccine https://www.cbsnews.com/video/heres-what-to-know-aboout-the-new-mrna-flu-vaccine/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4422108

    Iran’s president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime&#39;s economy nears breaking point https://www.foxnews.com/world/irans-president-blames-foreign-pressure-expert-warns-regimes-economy-nears-breaking-point?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4416492

    What scientists are learning after SpaceX debris crashed into the moon https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-scientists-are-learning-after-spacex-debris-crashed-into-the-moon?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4416102

    Ukraine wakes to find 8 civilians killed on train station platform near Kyiv after ‘terrifying’ Russian attack https://kyivindependent.com/brovary-becomes-scene-of-horror-as-russian-attack-kills-8-on-train-station-platform/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Ukraine @ukraine-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4414808

    Google DeepMind chief AI officer signed a statement warning AI could cause human extinction—she says odds are ‘not zero’ but disagrees with Elon Musk https://fortune.com/2026/08/06/google-deepmind-chief-ai-officer-statement-warning-ai-could-cause-human-extinction-odds-are-not-zero-disagrees-with-elon-musk/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4404516

    Miss North Carolina USA 2026 Dethroned After Miss USA Organization Condemns ‘Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia’ https://people.com/miss-north-carolina-usa-2026-dethroned-after-miss-usa-organization-condemns-racism-homophobia-transphobia-12035451?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Trending @trending-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4402666

    Kyiv has right to seize Russian shadow fleet vessel transporting stolen grain, Swedish court affirms https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-has-right-to-seize-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-transporting-stolen-grain-swedish-court-affirms/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Ukraine @ukraine-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4388194

    US military has used up nearly 80% of key missile interceptors as commanders warn stockpiles ‘dangerously low,’ sources say https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/04/politics/us-iran-key-missile-interceptors-low?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Mideast Conflict @mideast-conflict-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4382139

    Wall Street rallies to records, pushing S&amp;P 500 up 1.8%, as profits pile up and oil prices ease https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-dollar-yen-trump-iran-war-fbbe6128d618509e33d45a493c2615b1?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Business @top-stories-in-business-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4372342

    Swimming in debt, record numbers of Americans seek credit counseling https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2026/08/03/debt-consolidation-credit-cards-personal-loans-bankruptcy/91148925007/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Business @top-stories-in-business-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4364940

    Russian Oil Refining Falls to 24-Year Low After Ukrainian Drone Strikes – Bloomberg - The Moscow Times https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/03/russian-oil-refining-falls-to-24-year-low-after-ukrainian-drone-strikes-bloomberg-a93404?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Ukraine @ukraine-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4364005

    Trump&#39;s silly Reflecting Pool story masks something serious https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-pool-story-matters-fiction-pirro-hearn-2026-8?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Politics @politics-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4363983

    Trump declares win at Bedminster Club Championship. Is he any good? https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/03/donald-trump-golf-championship-tracker-cheat/91147888007/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Politics @politics-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4353996

    Heavy Siri AI usage could cost more than we expected, given Cook’s comment https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/heavy-siri-ai-usage-could-cost-more-than-we-expected-given-cooks-comment/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Technology @technology-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4353994

    Sam Altman says a ‘cool use case’ for ChatGPT is a daily AI podcast about your kids. The replies were brutal https://fortune.com/2026/08/03/sam-altman-use-case-for-chatgpt-daily-ai-podcast-about-your-kids-backlash/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Technology @technology-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4353942

    Live Updates: Iran denies Trump&#39;s claim that U.S.-Iran negotiations to begin today after U.S. strikes called off https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-donald-trump-us-denies-negotiations-begin-strikes-called-off/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4353913

    Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/us/politics/democrats-autopsy-2024-election-dnc.html?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4351388

    Palestinians mourn a family killed in a strike on Gaza City https://www.nbcnews.com/video/palestinians-mourn-a-family-killed-in-a-strike-on-gaza-city-267663429666?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Mideast Conflict @mideast-conflict-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4336535

    RHONJ’s Dolores Catania’s Son Frankie Marries Fiancee Nicole Perricho in Portugal https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rhonjs-dolores-catanias-son-marries-fiancee-nicole-in-portugal/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Celebrity News @celebrity-news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4335423

    RFK Jr loses temper in angry clash with CNN host over measles and Covid: ‘You want to sit here and attack me?’ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/rfk-cnn-interview-measles-vaccines-b3026025.html?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Politics @top-stories-in-politics-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4288450

    MyPillow CEO was fined over $56K for his false election claims — and now owes even more in late fees https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-defamation-suit-smartmatic-court-fines-rcna589923?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Technology @technology-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4285495

    Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher https://apnews.com/article/oil-companies-profits-exxon-chevron-9375fbf8f6f40426f7428e07d54000c7?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Business @top-stories-in-business-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4285492

    Anthropic says it found 3 cases where AI programs hacked into real companies https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/g-s1-136563/anthropic-ai-hacking-openai?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Business @top-stories-in-business-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4284524

    Anthropic says its Claude models escaped a testing environment and hacked three real companies https://fortune.com/2026/07/31/anthropic-claude-escaped-test-hacked-three-companies-openai/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk

  • Post #4283857

    Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/human-caused-climate-change-made-spanish-french-fires-much-more-likely-scientists-calculate?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk